The 160+ Best Unique Twin Name Ideas for a Boy & a Girl

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Naming one child is hard enough—and picking names for twins can be even more of a challenge! After all, you have two babies to consider, and it can be a chore to find two names that match in some way (sharing a theme, sound, or first letter, for example). That’s why we’re here to help! We’ve put together an expansive collection of unique-sounding names for a pair of twins—specifically, a boy and a girl. You’re sure to find inspiration here, whether you’re looking for a name that’s cool and modern, old-fashioned, or even derived from ancient myth.

Best Twin Name Ideas for a Boy & a Girl

  • Abigail (f) and Elias (m)
  • Arlo (m) and Bryn (f)
  • Aster (f) and Rowan (m)
  • Eden (f) and Everett (m)
  • Hudson (m) and Mason (f)
  • Jade (f) and Jasper (m)
  • Joy (f) and Sonny (m)
Section 1 of 12:

Unique Twin Names

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  1. Twins are something special, right? So, it’s only natural to want names that sound special, too! That’s why we’ve curated the following list of unique and creative twin names (specifically for a boy and a girl). Each set of names also has an overarching theme that connects them—so look for a theme (and name pair, of course) that appeals to you:
    • Arlo (m) and Bryn (f) - a landscape theme; Arlo means “between two highlands” and Bryn means “hill”
    • Audrey (f) and Evander (m) - a strength theme; Audrey means “noble strength” and Evander means “strong man”
    • Ash (m) and Azure (f) - a color theme; ash is a shade of gray, and azure is a vibrant blue
    • Aster (f) and Rowan (m) - a plant theme; aster is a flower, and rowan is a tree
    • Aveline (f) and Nathaniel (m) - a “blessings” theme; Aveline means “wished for child” and Nathaniel means “gift of God”
    • Callum (m) and Hollis (f) - paired for the double “L” sound in each; Callum means “dove” and Hollis means “dweller by the holly trees”
    • Camille (f) and Gabriel (m) - a French theme; Camille means “helper” and Gabriel means “hero of God”
    • Emerson (m) and Jocelin (f) - an Old English theme; Emerson means “son of Emery” and Jocelin means “joyful”
    • Freddie (m) and Alice (f) - a nobility theme; Freddie means “peaceful ruler” and Alice means “noble”
    • Hudson (m) and Mason (f) - paired for the “son” sound at the end of each; Hudson means “son of Hudd” and Mason means “stone worker”
    • Jade (f) and Jasper (m) - a gemstone theme; jade and jasper are both gems
    • Leo (m) and Dove (f) - an adorable animal theme
    • Lucia (f) and Orion (m) - a light theme; Lucia means “light,” and Orion means “light of the heavens”
    • Romy (f) and Hawk (m) - a nature theme; Romy is a shortened form of “rosemary,” and Hawk refers to the bird of prey
    • Zavier (m) and Sylvia (f) - matched for the more subtle shared sound (the “v”); Zavier means “bright” and Sylvia means “woodland”
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Popular Twin Names

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  1. On the other hand, you may want to name your twins based on the names currently at the top of the popularity list (in the United States, that is). Thus, we’ve arranged the following twin names in pairs based on their popularity rank (most popular, second, third, and so on) rather than any other factors. So, feel free to mix and match as much as you like! These are the top 15 most popular boys’ and girls’ names: [1]
    • Liam and Olivia
    • Noah and Emma
    • Oliver and Amelia
    • Theodore and Charlotte
    • James and Mia
    • Henry and Sophia
    • Mateo and Isabella
    • Elijah and Evelyn
    • Lucas and Ava
    • William and Sofia
    • Benjamin and Camila
    • Levi and Harper
    • Ezra and Luna
    • Sebastian and Eleanor
    • Jack and Violet
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Cute Twin Names

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  1. We’ve selected these names purely for their “cute” factor—and for how cute they sound when paired together! For a set of boy and girl twin names that are sure to make everyone go “Awwww!” , check out our list of suggestions:
    • Albie (m) and Millie (f) - Albie means “noble-bright” and Millie means “gentle strength”
    • Alder (m) and Willow (f) - Alder means “alder tree” and Willow means “willow tree”
    • Belle (f) and Reed (m) - Belle means “lovely” and Reed means “red”
    • Hayden (m) and Sadie (f) - Hayden means “hay valley,” and Sadie means “princess”
    • Joy (f) and Sonny (m) - Joy means “happiness” and Sonny means “son”
    • June (f) and Blaine (m) - June means “young” and Blaine means “yellow”
    • Lark (f) and Wolf (m) - Lark refers to a type of songbird, and Wolf refers to the wild canine wolf
    • Lola (f) and Milo (m) - Lola means “sorrows” and Milo means “merciful”
    • Maisie (f) and Tommy (m) - Maisie means “pearl” and Tommy, fittingly, means “twin”
    • Noelle (f) and Kris (m) - A Christmas-themed pair! Noelle means “Christmas,” and Kris is a reference to “Kris Kringle” (or Santa Claus)
    • Skyler and Taylor (unisex) - Skyler means “sky” and Taylor means “tailor”
    • Zeke (m) and Zoe (f) - Zeke means “God strengthens” and Zoe means “life”
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Rhyming Twin Names

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  1. If you think a set of rhyming names for twins sounds absolutely adorable, we’ve got you covered. While the meanings of these names might not necessarily match up, they still fit together in their own way—especially when you say them one after the other! Take a look at these rhyming twin names:
    • Benny (m) and Penny (f) - Benny means “son of the south,” and Ellery means “weaver”
    • Blake (f) and Jake (m) - Blake means “dark” and Jake means “supplanter”
    • Bree (f) and Lee (m) - Bree means “power” and Lee means “meadow”
    • Cade (m) and Jade (f) - Cade means “round” and Jade means “precious stone”
    • Damian (m) and Vivian (f) - Damian means “to subdue” and Vivian means “alive”
    • Dean (m) and Maxine (f) - Dean means “valley” and Maxine means “greatest”
    • Ethan (m) and Megan (f) - Ethan means “strong” and Megan means “pearl”
    • Faye (f) and Trey (m) - Faye means “fairy” and Trey means “three”
    • Flynn (m) and Quinn (f) - Flynn means “red” and Quinn means “wisdom”
    • Jane (f) and Zayne (m) - Both names mean “god is gracious”
    • Kate (f) and Tate (m) - Kate means “pure” and Tate means “cheerful”
    • Lachlan (m) and Jacqueline (f) - Lachlan means “from the land of lakes,” and Jacqueline means “supplanter”
    • Molly (f) and Ollie (m) - Molly means “bitter, beloved” and Ollie means “olive tree”
    • Samuel (m) and Rachel (f) - Samuel means “God has heard” and Rachel means “ewe (female sheep)”
    • Tristan (m) and Kristen (f) - Tristan means “noise” and Kristen means “follower of Christ”
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Twin Names Starting with the Same Letter

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  1. Maybe full-on rhyming isn’t your vibe, but you still like the idea of an alliteration: twin names for a boy and a girl that start with the same letter. So do we! To help you get started brainstorming, here’s a list of lovely and unique twin names—each pair beginning with the same letter:
    • Adrian (m) and Arietta (f) - Adrian means “from Hadria” and Arietta means “melody”
    • Beckett (m) and Briar (f) - Beckett means “bee cottage” and Briar means “brambles”
    • Carter (m) and Claire (f) - Carter means “cart driver” and Claire means “bright”
    • Desmond (m) and Dahlia (f) - Desmond means “of South Munster” and Dahlia means “valley”
    • Eden (f) and Everett (m) - Eden means “paradise” and Everett means “brave boar”
    • Fisher (m) and Fiona (f) - Fisher means “fisherman” and Fiona means “fair”
    • Ingrid (f) and Ivan (m) - Ingrid means “Ing’s beauty” and Ivan means “gift from God”
    • London (f) and Luca (m) - London refers to the city, and Luca means “light”
    • Maverick (m) and Melanie (f) - Maverick means “independent” and Melanie means “dark”
    • Nadia (f) and Nash (m) - Nadia means “hope” and Nash means “at the ash tree”
    • Oberon (m) and Ophelia (f) - Oberon means “elf ruler” and Ophelia means “help”
    • Parker (m) and Paige (f) - Parker means “park keeper” and Paige means “attendant”
    • Ryan (m) and Raina (f) - Ryan means “little king” and Raina means “queen”
    • Wilder (m) and Wynne (f) - Wilder means “untamed” and Wynne means “blessed”
    • Vander (m) and Verity (f) - Vander means “good man” and Verity means “truth”
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Twin Names with the Same Meaning

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  1. Are names with a similar theme just not similar enough for you? That’s fair—and, in that case, we’ve compiled a list of twin name suggestions in which each name has the same meaning. That doesn’t mean they sound the same or start with the same letters; they’ll still sound plenty distinct from one another!
    • Adan (m) and Bridget (f) - both mean “fire”
    • Alba (f) and Anatole (m) - both mean “dawn”
    • Amaya (f) and Hadrian (m) - both mean “dark”
    • Ambrose (m) and Marra (f) - both mean “immortal”
    • Asher (m) and Gwyneth (f) - both mean “happy”
    • Axel (m) and Mira (f) - both mean “peace”
    • Carina (f) and Amias (m) - both mean “love”
    • Castor (m) and Orli (f) - both mean “light”
    • Cyrus (m) and Elora (f) - both mean “sun”
    • Dion (m) and Juno (f) - both mean “of the heavens”
    • Felix (m) and Livia (f) - both mean “happy”
    • Frankie (m) and Liberty (f) - both mean “liberty”
    • Gideon (m) and Marcella (f) - both mean “warrior”
    • Louis (m) and Morgan (f) - both mean “warrior”
    • Meline (f) and Pruitt (m) - both mean “brave”
Section 7 of 12:

Old-Fashioned Twin Names

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  1. Vintage is making a comeback these days—and if you love the idea of vintage, you might love these names, too! They’re all names that were more popular in decades past, and could be a bit of a classy throwback if you choose them for your twins now. Take a look at these old-fashioned twin names:
    • Arthur (m) and Ellery (f) - Arthur means “noble” and Ellery means “cheerful”
    • August (m) and Georgia (f) - August means “majestic” and Georgia means “earth-worker”
    • Bailey and Marley (unisex) - Bailey means “steward” and Marley means “meadow”
    • Caleb (m) and Phoebe (f) - Caleb means “wholehearted” and Phoebe means “radiant”
    • Edith (f) and Ernest (m) - Edith means “wealthy in battle” and Ernest means “determined”
    • Harvey (m) and Lucy (f) - Harvey means “battle-worthy” and Lucy means “light”
    • Hazel (f) and Hugo (m) - Hazel means “hazel tree” and Hugo means “spirit”
    • Ivy (f) and Basil (m) - Ivy means “vine’ and Basil means “royal”
    • Lottie (f) and Stanley (m) - Lottie means “free” and Stanley means “stone meadow”
    • Maude (f) and Neil (m) - Maude means “might” and Neil means “champion”
    • Reginald (m) and Rosemary (f) - Reginald means “powerful ruler” and Rosemary means “dew of the sea”
    • Lyra (f) and Silas (m) - Lyra means “lyre” and Silas means “wood”
    • Warren (m) and Willa (f) - Warren means “to protect” and Willa means “protector”
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International Twin Names

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  1. Looking for more international names? Whether you’re international yourself or have roots overseas, here’s a list of twin names stemming from a wide variety of countries and languages across the globe, from France to Korea.
    • Annike (f) and Albrecht (m) - German names; Annike means “gracious” and Albrecht means “noble”
    • Ayesha (f) and Omar (m) - Arabic names; Ayesha means “living” and Omar means “prosperous”
    • Donal (m) and Siobhan (f) - Irish names; Donal means “ruler of the world” and Siobhan means “full of charm”
    • Dusan (m) and Zoya (f) - Slavic names; Dusan means “soul” and Zoya means “life”
    • Manon (f) and Michel (m) - French names; Manon means “star of the sea” and Michel means “who is like God?”
    • Ola (f) and Femi (m) - African names; Ola means “precious” and Femi means “love me”
    • Spanish names
    • Rocco (m) and Beatrice (f) - Italian names; Rocco means “rock” or “crow,” and Beatrice means “blessed”
    • Rumi (f) and Yoshio (m) - Japanese names; Rumi means “beauty” and Yoshio means “hero”
    • Nyree (f) and Rangi (m) - Polynesian names; Nyree means “flaxen” and Rangi means “sky”
    • An and Bo (unisex) - Chinese names; An means “peaceful” and Bo means “wave”
    • Danae (f) and Nico (m) - Greek names; Danae means “bright” and Nico means “victory”
    • Malcolm (m) and Moira (f) - Scottish names; Malcolm means “disciple” and Moira means “star of the sea”
    • Antoni (m) and Milena (f) - Polish names; Antoni means “priceless” and Milena means “dear”
    • Cyra (f) and Shayan (m) - Persian names; Cyra means “sun” and Shayan means “worthy”
    • Yu-jin (f) and Ji-ho (m) - Korean names; Yu-jin means “abundant” and Ji-ho means “fortune”
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Famous Twin Names

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  1. You can also try drawing a little inspiration from the stars! The following twin name pairings are all names of famous twins or twins born to celebrities (only the boy/girl pairings). Some you might already be familiar with, and some might surprise you:
    • Aaron and Angel - Aaron and Angel Carter are a singer and model, respectively, and siblings of Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys)
    • Adele and Roman - Roman and Adele are the names of actress Molly Ringwald’s twins; Adele means “noble” and Roman means “citizen of Rome”
    • Emme and Maximilian - Emmey and Maximilian (Max) are Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s twins; Emme means “universal” and Max means “greatest”
    • Giovanni and Marissa - Giovanni and Marissa Ribisi are both actors; Giovanni means “God is gracious,” and Marissa means “sea star”
    • Hunter and Scarlett - Hunter and Scarlett Johansson are both actors; Hunter means “one who hunts,” and Scarlett means “red”
    • Jacques and Gabriella - Jacques and Gabriella are the names of the twins born to Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco in 2014; Jacques means “supplanter” and Gabriella means “God is my strength”
    • Knox and Vivienne - Knox and Vivienne are the names of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s twins; Knox means “round hill” and Vivienne means “life”
    • Rumi and Sir - Rumi and Sir Carter are the children of Beyoncé and Jay-Z. Rumi means “beauty,” and Sir means “lord”
    • Peyton and Spencer - Peyton and Spencer List are both actors; Peyton means “fighting man’s estate,” and Spencer means “steward”
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Biblical Twin Names

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  1. Are you a fan of biblical names? If you and your family are Christian, a biblical name for your twins can be absolutely adorable! Take a look to see if any of these paired-up biblical names for a boy and a girl fit what you’re looking for: [2]
    • Abel (m) and Anah (f) - Abel means “breath,” and Anah means “answer”
    • Abram (m) and Atarah (f) - Abram means “high father” and Atarah means “crown”
    • Daniel (m) and Delilah (f) - Daniel means “to judge” and Delilah means “delicate”
    • Abigail (f) and Elias (m) - Abigail means “my father is God,” and Elias means “my god is Yahweh”
    • Elisabeth (f) and Enos (m) - Elisabeth means “my God is an oath,” and Enos means “mortal”
    • Isaiah (m) and Hannah (f) - Isaiah means “Yahweh is salvation” and Hannah means “grace”
    • Jadon (m) and Judith (f) - Jadon means “thankful” and Judith means “praised”
    • Johanon (m) and Leah (f) - Johanon means “God is gracious” and Leah means “delicate”
    • Lucius (m) and Lydia (f) - Lucius means “light” and Lydia means “from Lydia”
    • Malachi (m) and Naomi (f) - Malachi means “my messenger” and Naomi means “my pleasantness”
    • Matthias (m) and Miriam (f) - Matthias means “gift of God,” and Miriam means “sea of bitterness” or “rebellion”
    • Neriah (m) and Prisca (f) - Neriah means “lamp of Yahweh,” and Prisca means “ancient”
    • Omar (m) and Sarai (f) - Omar means “speak” and Sarai means “my princess”
    • Raphael (m) and Sapphira (f) - Raphael means “God heals” and Sapphira means “sapphire”
    • Samson (m) and Tamar (f) - Samson means “sun” and Tamar means “date palm”
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Unique Unisex Twin Names

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  1. Even if your twins are a boy and a girl, you don’t have to choose distinctly masculine and feminine names for them; rather, you can choose gender-neutral names for them! Gender-neutral names are getting more and more popular nowadays, and the names we’ve collected below are definitely unique-sounding, too.
    • Adair and Micah - Adair means “ford of the oak trees,” and Micah means “who is like God?”
    • Archie and Bellamy - Archie means “brave” and Bellamy means “fair friend”
    • Bay and Juniper - Bay means “berry tree,” and Juniper means “evergreen”
    • Carey and Marion - Carey means “dark” and Marion means “star of the sea”
    • Devon and Keaton - Devon means “divine” and Keaton means “hawk’s town”
    • Echo and Honor - Echo means “reflected sound,” and Honor means “integrity”
    • Finch and Salem - Finch means “songbird” and Salem means “peace”
    • Gray and Kit - Jadon means “gray-colored” and Kit means “pure”
    • Jamie and Sammie - Jamie means “supplanter” and Sammie means “God heard”
    • Rain and River - Rain means “abundance from above,” and River means “flowing body of water”
    • Ripley and Rory - Ripley means “striped meadow,” and Rory means “red king”
    • Robin and Wren - Robin means “bright fame,” and Wren means “small songbird”
    • Scout and Shiloh - Scout means “one who explores,” and Shiloh means “peaceful one”
    • Vesper and Zephyr - Vesper means “evening star,” and Zephyr means “west wind”
    • Waverly and West - Waverly means “meadow of aspens,” and West means “from the west”
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Mythological Twin Names

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  1. Finally, if you’re a fan of fables and mythology, then a pair of mythical names for your twins might be the perfect thing. Below, we’ll suggest pairs of names for a boy and a girl—and explain which myths and legends each name is connected to. Take a look: [3]
    • Adrastea (f) and Asterion (m) - Adrastea was a goddess of vengeance in Greek mythology and later a nymph; Asterion was a Greek king of Crete
    • Apollo (m) and Artemis (f) - Apollo and Artemis were twin gods in Greek mythology; Apollo was the god of light and prophecy, while Artemis was the goddess of the hunt
    • Arion (m) and Helen (f) - Arion was an immortal and divine horse in Greek mythology, while Helen was the mythical figure whose beauty triggered the Trojan War
    • Bellona (f) and Mars (m) - Bellona and Mars were gods of war and possibly siblings in Roman mythology
    • Brigid (f) and Dylan (m) - Brigid was the Celtic goddess of fire, the hearth, and smithcraft; Dylan was a Welsh god of the sea
    • Cassiopeia (f) and Hades (m) - Cassiopeia was the queen of Ethiopia and mother of Andromeda in Greek mythology, while Hades was the god of the underworld
    • Castor (m) and Cassandra (f) - Castor was a mortal prince of Sparta in Greek mythology, and Cassandra was a Trojan priestess gifted with prophecy
    • Evanthe (f) and Hermes (m) - Evanthe was the mother of the Graces in Greek mythology, while Hermes was a god and divine messenger
    • Freyr (m) and Freya (f) - Freya and Freyr were twin Vanir deities in Norse mythology; Freyr was the god of peace and sunshine, while Freya was the goddess of love, beauty, and war
    • Maeve (f) and Finn (m) - Maeve is an Irish warrior queen of Connacht, while Finn MacCool is a hero in Irish mythology
    • Phoenix and Sylph (unisex) - In mythology, a phoenix is a fiery bird reborn from its own ashes, while a sylph is a type of Greek air elemental or nymph

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      1. ↑ https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
      2. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/names/usage/biblical
      3. ↑ https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-Greek-mythological-figures-2027488

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